247 Quotes by Mark Shapiro

One third of this season's goal is to be more competitive. Two thirds is to evaluate and develop.

We have a bunch of young guys who really care about each other, and they were trying too hard, ... Victor Martinez won two batting titles (in the minors). He was going to hit. Aaron Boone fell into a huge hole. He's almost out of it.

If he's healthy, he hits. That's a given, write it down.

Obviously, this is a unique and significant commitment on behalf of ownership. Grady is one of our more unique guys. The level of commitment is distinct on both sides.

I called heads in both of them, and that's how it came up. Actually, we won with heads on all three, because the White Sox called tails, and it came up heads.

This was a complex transaction. It could have been no deal. But we feel strongly that our team will be in better position for the long haul.

Right now, he'd be the favorite for that job. He's done that job before. Defensively, he can play all three positions. His professionalism and intensity fit the makeup and personality of our team.

I doubt that Brandon will clear waivers, but it's not impossible.

What I've tried to do is just focus my attention on the team and feel if we keep winning, at some point it will happen,